Wednesday, March 6, 2024

February Real Estate News | Big Changes Ahead for downtown Jersey City?

    


Hoboken continues to stay firmly in seller's market territory at 7.80 weeks of inventory, while downtown Jersey City slips ever closer to buyer's market territory at 28.76 weeks of inventory.

A buyer's market takes place when inventory is at least 32 weeks.

Hoboken

The big news for Hoboken is that pending sales shot up 58.21% to 106 units.  This is a good indication that demand is strong and will certainly help keep the market.

Pricing remains robust with all market segments well over $800/sq.ft.


Downtown Jersey City

The big news for January is that the pace of sales increased 16.16% to 28.76 weeks. Pending sales did increase 20% to 120 units, which should help to stabilize/lower the absorption rate in the upcoming weeks.

This lingering inventory has helped ease up demand and in turn caused 1BR prices to drop this month and 2BR prices to show a modest increase.




Kevin G. Dowd
Broker of Record 

5 Marine View Plaza
Suite 310
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030
Mobile: 201.606.5957 | Office: 201.659.8600 
Your Hudson County, New Jersey Referral Partner

Associate Broker

400 Garden City Plaza, Suite 438
Garden City, New York 11530
Mobile: 201.606.5957 | Office: 516.873.7100
Your Long Island, New York Referral Partner

Each office is independently owned and operated.





Friday, February 16, 2024

JAN '24 REAL ESTATE REPORT

   




It's been a solid start to 2024, but there are some slowdowns taking place, especially in downtown Jersey City.

Hoboken

The big news for January is that the pace of sales was up 82.88% to 8.12 weeks. Still firmly in seller's market territory, but a big jump nonetheless.


Downtown Jersey City

The big news for January is that the pace of sales increased 41.08% to 24.76 weeks. Still in seller's market territory, but getting closer to becoming a buyer's market, which would happen at 32 weeks.

This lingering inventory has helped ease up demand and in turn caused 1BR and 2BR prices to drop this month.




Kevin G. Dowd
Broker of Record 

5 Marine View Plaza
Suite 310
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030
Mobile: 201.606.5957 | Office: 201.659.8600 
Your Hudson County, New Jersey Referral Partner

Associate Broker

400 Garden City Plaza, Suite 438
Garden City, New York 11530
Mobile: 201.606.5957 | Office: 516.873.7100
Your Long Island, New York Referral Partner

Each office is independently owned and operated.





Wednesday, January 24, 2024

2023 End of Year Update | A Record Breaking Year

 


2023 Year End Summary



In a year plagued with high mortgage rates we still had a record-breaking year in many categories.

The continued dynamic of lower inventory coupled with high demand drove prices to record levels.

The increasing rents that we are experiencing in the area also continues to convert renters into buyers.

Now with mortgage rates easing there have been predictions that the market will continue its strength into 2024.

And now...off to the charts!














The pace of sales in Hoboken at 6.73 weeks of inventory is the fastest that I have on record since I started recording data in 2009.

Downtown Jersey City at 13.89 weeks hasn't seen properties move this quickly since 2017.



Average monthly pending sales for Hoboken dropped 36.30% from last year to 100.92 units which is the lowest levels on record since I started recording data in 2009

Average monthly pending sales for downtown Jersey City dropped 26.41% to 98.67 units which is also the lowest levels on record since I started recording data in 2009.




Days on market in Hoboken dropped 13.33% to 26 days which is the lowest level I've seen since I started recording data in 2009.

Days on market in downtown Jersey City dropped 2.94% to 33 days which is the lowest I've seen since 2017.




Total transactions for Hoboken are down a significant 37.17% to 568 units. This is the lowest level I have seen since I started recording data in 2009.

Downtown Jersey City is down 29.07% to 505 units. This is the lowest level I have seen since 2012.



Hoboken 1BR, 2BR and 4BRprices were at all-time highs for 2023.

Studio: $795.29/sq.ft., down 6.48% from last year
1BR: $820.48/sq.ft., up 7.14% from last year *RECORD HIGH*
2BR: $837.47/sq.ft., up 7.99% from last year *RECORD HIGH*
3BR: $822.60/sq. ft., down 7.09% from last year
4BR: $904.89/sq.ft., up 9.56% from last year, *RECORD HIGH*


Downtown Jersey City 1BR, 2BR and 3BR prices were all at all-time highs for 2023


1BR: $839.18/sq.ft., up 7.89% from last year *RECORD HIGH*
2BR: $832.72/sq.ft., up 2.46% from last year *RECORD HIGH*
3BR: $851.45/sq.ft., up 1.35% from last year *RECORD HIGH*



Kevin G. Dowd
Broker of Record 

5 Marine View Plaza
Suite 310
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030
Mobile: 201.606.5957 | Office: 201.659.8600 
Your Hudson County, New Jersey Referral Partner

Associate Broker

400 Garden City Plaza, Suite 438
Garden City, New York 11530
Mobile: 201.606.5957 | Office: 516.873.7100
Your Long Island, New York Referral Partner

Each office is independently owned and operated.































Saturday, January 6, 2024

December Real Estate Update | ALL-TIME HIGHS! 2023 ENDS STRONG

   




I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!

The Hoboken and downtown Jersey City markets ended 2023 on a strong note!


Hoboken

The big news for December is that 2BR condos hit an all-time high of $924.77/sq.ft.

The continued lack of inventory coupled with strong demand and lower interest rates is fueling the market.


Downtown Jersey City

The big news for December is that 1BR and 2BR units hit all-time highs.  1BR units reached $888.74/sq.ft. while 2BR units reached $959.30/sq.ft.


There is speculation that pricing will remain strong in 2024 now that mortgage rates are dropping and more buyers are re-entering the market.






Kevin G. Dowd
Broker of Record 

5 Marine View Plaza
Suite 310
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030
Mobile: 201.606.5957 | Office: 201.659.8600 
Your Hudson County, New Jersey Referral Partner

Associate Broker

400 Garden City Plaza, Suite 438
Garden City, New York 11530
Mobile: 201.606.5957 | Office: 516.873.7100
Your Long Island, New York Referral Partner

Each office is independently owned and operated.





Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Nov Update | 1BR Hits All-Time High

  



Wishing everyone a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

Mortgage rates are finally starting to come down!


Hoboken

The big news for November is that 1BR condos hit an all-time high of $923.09/sq.ft.

Lower inventory with increased demand was one of the driving factors in this.

Day on the market remained at 19 days which is 34.48% lower than this time last year.


Downtown Jersey City

The big news for November is that total sales dropped 30.77% to 36 units.  As is evidenced by the absorption rate increasing 22.74% to 20.46 weeks, sales are moving a little slower in downtown Jersey City at the moment.  

Pricing remains steady, except for 3BR condos which is always volatile.





Kevin G. Dowd
Broker of Record 

5 Marine View Plaza
Suite 310
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030
Mobile: 201.606.5957 | Office: 201.659.8600 
Your Hudson County, New Jersey Referral Partner

Associate Broker

400 Garden City Plaza, Suite 438
Garden City, New York 11530
Mobile: 201.606.5957 | Office: 516.873.7100
Your Long Island, New York Referral Partner

Each office is independently owned and operated.





Friday, November 17, 2023

October Update | Marry The House and Date the Rate

 


Remember..

Marry The House....Date Your Mortgage Rate


Hoboken

The big news is that inventories remain low in Hoboken with the current inventory for September at just 8.32 weeks.

Even with slight dips for 1-2BR condos and a 12.85% average price drop for 3BR units, pricing for 1-4BR condos in Hoboken remained strong again for September, 
with all categories averaging over $800/sq.ft.

4BR condos hit an all-time high at $1255.96/sq.ft.

Downtown Jersey City

The big news for October is that even with an increase of 45.08% to 16.67 weeks, inventory remains firmly in seller's market territory for downtown Jersey City.

1BR condos increased slightly to 1.95% to $862.01/sq.ft.

2BR condos decreased 3.01% to $884.64/sq.ft.

3BR condos performed well with an 3.74% increase to $970.14/sq.ft.

Limited inventory is still driving the market right now.

Still a great time to sell.






Kevin G. Dowd
Broker of Record 

5 Marine View Plaza
Suite 310
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030
Mobile: 201.606.5957 | Office: 201.659.8600 
Your Hudson County, New Jersey Referral Partner

Associate Broker

400 Garden City Plaza, Suite 438
Garden City, New York 11530
Mobile: 201.606.5957 | Office: 516.873.7100
Your Long Island, New York Referral Partner

Each office is independently owned and operated.





Tuesday, October 17, 2023

September Update | Markets Still Remain Very Strong

    




Hoboken

The big news for September is that pricing remains robust despite higher interest rates. At this time, the supply of properties cannot keep up with the current demand.

Studios took a 4.34% drop to $766.82/sq.ft.

1 and 2BR condos stayed relatively stable with 1.56% and .05% increases, respectively.

3BR rebounded 18.64% to a strong $947.54/sq.ft.

Inventory remains low at just 7.25 weeks.

Downtown Jersey City

The big news for September is that the supply of properties also cannot keep up with the current demand.

1BR condos dipped 2.22% to $845.49/sq.ft.

2BR condos increased 11.50% to a strong $912.11/sq.ft.

3BR condos also did very well with an 8.74% increase to $936.03/sq.ft.

Overall still a very active market for the few properties that are listed for sale.

Inventory remains low at 11.49 weeks.

Still a great time to sell.






Kevin G. Dowd
Broker of Record 

5 Marine View Plaza
Suite 310
Hoboken, New Jersey 07030
Mobile: 201.606.5957 | Office: 201.659.8600 
Your Hudson County, New Jersey Referral Partner

Associate Broker

400 Garden City Plaza, Suite 438
Garden City, New York 11530
Mobile: 201.606.5957 | Office: 516.873.7100
Your Long Island, New York Referral Partner

Each office is independently owned and operated.